A litany of big headlines from Disney: The company’s Q1 earnings came with news of gaming investments, an ESPN streaming service, and narrowing losses.
Apple’s Vision Pro, rich in apps and retail support, faces a crucial test: public acceptance in everyday scenarios—echoing Google Glass’ challenges.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Google's recent performance was actually good (or not), how YouTube turned things around, and what could trip up the digital giant in 2024. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Many in digital advertising, including the Interactive Advertising Bureau, have begun to use connected TV (CTV) as an umbrella term to include content delivered via CTV devices or OTT services.
Expedia launches global ad campaign on Netflix: The platform’s expansive streaming reach could set a new standard for international media buys.
YouTube Premium hits a subscription landmark: The service now enjoys 100 million subscribers after YouTube spent much of 2023 cracking down on ad blockers.
Amazon's $18.9 billion content push: The giant’s 2023 spending spree came amid hollywood strikes, positioning the company to outpace Netflix and redefining the streaming landscape.
The vast majority (81.5%) of retail media ad spend will go toward on-site formats this year, per our October 2023 forecast. As advertisers seek to target consumers whenever and wherever possible, other formats are emerging, particularly in-store, streaming, and social.
Nielsen's out-of-home expansion: The measurement firm moves to capture full US viewership, transforming metrics for live sports and streaming.
On today's episode, we discuss the appeal of Prime Video with ads, why we might see more honest and transparent advertising, the inevitability of face computers, Netflix's chances of becoming a significant gaming hub, how the average retirement age is changing and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Blake Droesch, and Max Willens.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what was behind the streaming giants staggering subscriber growth, how Prime Video's new ad-tier will affect Netflix, and how a deal with the WWE changes its sports strategy. "In Other News," we talk about an important milestone for ad-supported video streaming. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Google One approaches 100 million subscribers: It’s balancing sluggish ad revenue with gains in subscription and cloud services. Future success calls for more income streams.
Consumers aren’t all that bothered by streaming ads: A Disqo survey found that opposition to ad-supported subscriptions has dropped significantly.
Prime Video's ad tier launches amidst skepticism: Amazon's strategic incentives aim to reshape streaming advertising despite market challenges.
Paramount+ to grow viewership despite layoffs: Focusing on global content and ad revenue as it contends with market upheavals and acquisition talks
Amazon Prime Video ads launched today, defaulting Amazon’s 163.3 million US viewers into its ad-supported tier unless they pay a premium to opt out. This is good news for Amazon’s $44.26 billion dollar retail US media business. But who could this move hurt?
Peacock soars past $1 billion in Q4 revenues: Subscriber base climbs to 31 million as losses shrink, indicating stron growth in a competitive market.
Netflix Games still doesn’t have a clear revenue path: Despite committing to games, problems with the streamer’s business model persist.
Disney and Charter Spectrum’s battle ushered in a new era: The linear TV provider is offering a ViX+ subscription months after a similar deal with Disney+.
Netflix rounds out its best quarter with a WWE rights deal: The streamer is still seeing strong subscription and revenue growth thanks to an ad-supported boom.